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Myanmar’s most beloved mixed martial arts fighter Aung La Nsang is calling for the immediate release people being held by the military following the takeover of the government on February 1. He urged the release of President U Win Mying, State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, and other senior officials of the National League for Democracy who have been detained since the military took power in the early hours of February 1. In a statement on his Facebook page last week, the MMA fighter said he was saddened by the military’s move to forcibly take over the government and force out democratically elected officials. "In the current situation, I stand with the people of Burma. We need to focus on unity to ensure the country’s detained leaders are released as soon as possible “I pray that the people of Burma will be liberated and return to true democracy as soon as possible. We wish the situation returns to normal by recognising the results of the 2020 general … [Read more...] about Aung La Nsang urges immediate release of head of state, officials

UR, Iraq — First Pope Francis showed up at the modest residence of Iraq’s most reclusive, and powerful, Shiite religious cleric for a delicate and painstakingly negotiated summit. Hours later, he presided over a stage crowded with religious leaders on the windswept Plain of Ur, a vast and, now arid, expanse where the faithful believe God revealed himself to the Prophet Abraham, the patriarch of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim faiths. In settings both intimate and theatrical, in gestures both concrete and symbolic, Pope Francis on Saturday sought to protect his persecuted flock by forging closer bonds between the Roman Catholic Church and the Muslim world, a mission that is a central theme of his papacy and of his historic trip to Iraq. By meeting with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani in the holy city of Najaf, Francis threaded a political needle, seeking an alliance with an extraordinarily influential Shiite cleric who, unlike his Iranian counterparts, believes that … [Read more...] about Pope Francis meets Iraq’s top ayatollah as both urge peace

close Video Janice Dean: Cuomo and aides 'should go to jail' for nursing home death cover-up Fox News Senior Meteorologist Janice Dean rips New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for covering up coronavirus deaths. It was Andrew Cuomo's Emmy-winning performance: daily televised coronavirus briefings in which the New York governor projected competence and compassion, helping to calm a nervous nation. Now, the many Americans whose positive impressions of Cuomo were formed during the height of the pandemic are getting a close-up of a very different governor, one accused of underreporting COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes, sexually harassing female staffers and bullying colleagues. CUOMO ADVISERS ALTERED REPORT ON CORONAVIRUS NURSING HOME DEATHS: WSJ To New Yorkers who have watched the Democrat for years, however, the allegations are consistent with how Cuomo maintains his tight grip on power. The same forceful, micromanaging, even adversarial style … [Read more...] about Cuomo’s scandals reveal to nation the governor New Yorkers know

Meghan Markle has accused Buckingham Palace of "perpetuating falsehoods" about her and Prince Harry, vowing that the royal couple would not be silent in telling their side of the story, according to an advance excerpt of her interview with American talk show host Oprah Winfrey, released on Wednesday. “There’s a lot that’s been lost already.” #OprahMeghanHarry pic.twitter.com/iKFjiVP3IH — CBS (@CBS) March 4, 2021 ​The Duchess of Sussex opened up on some of the motives that prompted her and her spouse to quit the royal fold last year, in a sit-down featuring the royal couple, to be aired on 7 March. "How do you feel about the Palace hearing you speak your truth today?" Winfrey asks Meghan Markle in the excerpt. The Duchess of Sussex responds by referring to the British royal family by the name ‘The Firm’, saying: "I don't know how they could expect that after all of this time we would still just be silent, if there is an active role that The Firm is playing in … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle Slams Buckingham Palace for ‘Perpetuating Falsehoods’ in Oprah Winfrey Sit-Down

by Glenn Chapman “The new iPhones are jam-packed with new capabilities and an incredible new design.” – Tim Cook Apple unveiled its iPhone 11 models last night (Thai time) with a price cut for the most basic models while also laying out plans for streaming and gaming services as it bids to weather the slump in the global smartphone market. No major surprises. But in a surprising tone for the tech leader, Apple focussed on ‘price’ as a key strategy in today’s announcements. Price appeared to be a key consideration as the tech giant reduced the entry level price for the iPhone 11 to $699 and undercut rivals for its gaming and streaming television subscriptions. Apple unveiled three versions of the iPhone 11 including “Pro” models with triple camera and other advanced features starting at $999 and $1,099, unchanged from last year’s prices, touting upgraded features including ultra-wide camera lenses. The surprise from Apple was the reduction in the starting price at $699, … [Read more...] about iPhone 11 launch – Apple cuts prices, new services